by Heather MacCorkle | Apr 30, 2021 | Poetry, Writing
It needs to become irrelevant that “I’m Still Standing,” Elton John. Perhaps it is true that I’ve been put upon this Earth for more than that, that I’m destined for more than that. Irrelevant. It. Perhaps. I’m still standing....
by Heather MacCorkle | Apr 16, 2021 | Education, Essays, Learning, Teaching, Writing
In my research on writing-to-learn, I found the following explanation from Colorado State University. Generally, writing-to-learn activities are short, impromptu, or otherwise informal, and low-stakes writing tasks that help students think through key concepts or...
by Heather MacCorkle | Mar 21, 2021 | Education, Learning, Teaching, Virtual Learning
As we round the bend toward the end of a challenging school year, we educators hear so much about the negative effects of remote and hybrid learning on students and families this year. Is there anything positive that has come from it? Yes. At the very least, we have...
by Heather MacCorkle | Mar 6, 2021 | Education, Teaching
What a school year! So many teachers have taken to the Internet to share their stories, both good and bad. I reviewed previous posts this morning. The theme is clear: We need to reimagine what education should be. My thoughts are not original, not by a long shot....
by Heather MacCorkle | Mar 6, 2021 | Education, Learning, Teaching, Writing
I teach a creative writing class by the seat of my pants. Why? Because each student who experiences the class is a unique individual. Creative writing is a personal endeavor; pre-established expectations should not hamper creative writers. Therefore, while the...
